Montessori Center of Our Lady Hiring for Montessori (3-6) Children’s House Lead Teacher Job at Livonia, MI Full Time

Montessori Center of Our Lady (MCOL) is in Livonia, MI. We are looking for a Lead Children’s House Teacher who is passionate about children and the Montessori philosophy. Salary is based on work experience and education.

MCOL is a school moving into its 47th year of operation. The position is for the 2023-2024 school and will start on or before August 14, 2023.

We are looking for a creative, motivated, and dedicated individual who has a real passion for working with young children and the Montessori philosophy. The successful candidate will be responsible for a mixed-age classroom comprised of up to 24 three through kindergarten-age students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to individual lessons plans, engaging Montessori lessons to individual and small groups, ongoing observations, daily record keeping, communicating with parents across various mediums, parent education, training and managing assistant faculty, and most importantly, providing social, emotional, and cognitive care and support to all children. Hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional evening meetings and at least two-weekend events a year . MCOL is a growing school with great opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We serve children from 8 weeks of age through sixth grade.

Qualifications

• AMS, AMI or other MACTE Certified Early Childhood Montessori Credential
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to our Mission and Core Values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion,

Transformation, Solidarity with the Poor, Justice and Peace

• Flexibility and commitment to working in a team atmosphere
• Comfortable with electronic record-keepingWe and communication
• Willingness to work during Summer Camp

Compensation

• Salary: determined by practical experience and level of education
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Retirement plan
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education
• Professional Development Opportunities

A Felician-Sponsored Ministry * Respect for Human Dignity * Compassion * Transformation * Solidarity with the Poor * Justice & Peace

Mission Statement: Guided by our Catholic and Felician traditions, we nurture and educate the whole child in a peaceful and faith-filled environment. Vision Statement: Provide a foundation by which children reach their full potential guided by Felician Core Values.
To apply, please send us your resume, cover letter, and professional references through this posting.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with COVID-19 protocols for childcare centers through Wayne County Public Health.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)
• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location